Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Governor Abbott Expands Ice Storm Disaster Declaration

Governor Abbott Expands Ice Storm Disaster Declaration

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott expanded the state’s disaster declaration this week, to include additional counties impacted by the ice storm that began in January and continued into early February. Several North Texas counties are included. The counties added to the Governor’s disaster declaration are Anderson, Bastrop, Blanco, Burleson, Burnet, Caldwell, Delta, Falls,…MORE

NBC 5 Features WBAP’s Beloved Hal Jay

NBC 5 Features WBAP’s Beloved Hal Jay

Longtime North Texas radio host Hal Jay is back home recovering after spending weeks in the hospital and receiving a heart transplant that saved his life. He spoke with NBC 5’s \MORE

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Running Unopposed in 2023 May Election

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Running Unopposed in 2023 May Election

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has announced a scenario that hasn’t been seen in decades. He confirmed via Twitter on Monday that he’s running unopposed in the upcoming May 2023 elections. Johnson is the first person ever to run unopposed for mayor since the city switched to electing its mayor to…MORE

Major Aftershock Strikes after Devastating Turkey, Syria Earthquake

Major Aftershock Strikes after Devastating Turkey, Syria Earthquake

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A new, 6.4 magnitude earthquake has jolted Turkey’s Hatay province which was devastated by a massive tremor two weeks ago. Syria’s state news agency, SANA, is reporting six people have been injured in Aleppo from falling debris, while the mayor of Hatay says a number of buildings have collapsed, trapping people…MORE

Grapevine Man Missing Since January Found Safe

Grapevine Man Missing Since January Found Safe

GRAPEVINE (WBAP/KLIF News ) – A North Texas man who has been missing since January has been found safe. Grapevine Police tweeted that Christian Saulter-Williams was found in another city and has been reunited with his family. His parents said they last saw him on January 18th after he walked away from their home and…MORE